Take a pan add 2 tsp of ghee, later ass 1 tsp of cashew and 1 tsp of raisins. Roast them well until it becomes golden brown. Keep it aside.

In the same pan add the grated bottle gourd stir continuously for 5 minutes. Then cook it for 15 Minutes allow bottle gourd to cook well and then separate it from pan.

Now we start to prepare the payasam or kheer for that take a pan in which add 1/2 litre of milk and boil well. later add 1/2 cup sugar stir continuously.

Then add the cooked bottle gourd in to the boiling milk and stir well until we get thick consistency. once thick then add the roasted cashew and raisin.

Serve the bottle gourd kheer or சுரைக்காய் பாயாசம் after having the meals or dinner. very tasty and good for health.